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Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company ranks #60,529 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$4,135
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#60,529
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company in Orange, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,135. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,529 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Port Industries, INC. in Palmyra, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,130 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#60,529
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,135 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.89.41622.629.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLACKTIP BOATWORKS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SCHIRM USA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21GREAT KITCHENS FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KOL MARBLE AND GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28MONOGRAM GOURMET FOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ECOREC RIO GRANDE VA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20VISTECH MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PRATT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NORTHEAST ARCHITECTU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HIGGINS PALLET CO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12J&K INGREDIENTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STRATAS FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COLUMBIA INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25BEST CROUTONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SNAP RITE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BALL METALPACK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BAPTISTA'S BAKERY, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POLY-PAK INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TEKNI-PLEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DELTA SANDBLASTING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Ridge Tool Manufactu…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company ranks #24,818 at $4,135 current penalty.

How Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company Compares

Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-01-23

Last Inspection

2026-02-26

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,378

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,378 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,725

Current Penalty Amount

$4,135

Penalty Reduction

79.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,590 from the initial assessment of $19,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $4,135 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,378 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,135 here).

Cap Technologies, LLC $4,138 LA Port Industries, INC. $4,130 MO The Craft-Art Company, INC. $4,130 GA Parrett Manufacturing, INC. $4,130 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Blacktip Boatworks LLC 3 insp. Pinellas Park, FL Schirm USA INC. 3 insp. Ennis, TX Great Kitchens Foods Company, INC. 3 insp. Chicago Heights, IL Kol Marble and Granite 3 insp. Cherry Hill, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

ATS Design Studio, Inc
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Webster Combustion
Winfield, KS
1 inspections $0
Grace Industries, INC.
Fredonia, PA
1 inspections $0
Cap Technologies, LLC
Denham Springs, LA
2 inspections $4,138
Port Industries, INC.
Palmyra, MO
2 inspections $4,130

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company have? ▼
Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,135.
How many OSHA inspections has Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company had? ▼
Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-01-23 and the most recent on 2026-02-26. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company? ▼
Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company has been assessed $4,135 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,725 (a 79.0% reduction).
Does Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company operate in? ▼
Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333318). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company ranks #60,529 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ridge Tool Manufacturing Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,135 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Port Industries, INC. in Palmyra, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,130 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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